Law Lexicon
Quash -To vacate or void a summons, subpoena, etc.
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Quasi-contract - An obligation created by the law in the absence of an agreement or contract; not based upon the intentions or expressions of the parties.
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Quasi-criminal action A classification of actions such as violation of a city ordinance that is not also violation of a criminal statute, which are wrongs against the public punishablethrough fines but are not usually indictable offenses.
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Quiet title action - A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property.
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Quitclaim deed - A deed without warranty of title which passes whatever title the grantor has to another.
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Ratification - The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.
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Ratio decidendi - The ground or reason of the decision in a case.
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Real property - Land, buildings, and whatever is attached or affixed to the land. Generally synonymous with the words "real estate."
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Record - All the documents and evidence plus transcripts of oral proceedings in a case.
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Recuse - The process by which a judge is disqualified from hearing a case, on his or her own motion or upon the objection of either party.
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Re-direct examination - opportunity to present rebuttal evidence after one's evidence has been subjected to cross-examination.
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Redress - To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.
Source: Jurist International
